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NIDP-DCC Project Studies and Schemes

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council, operating as a sub-central government public authority, recently completed a public procurement process titled "NIDP-DCC Project Studies and Schemes" with a focus on construction and environmental services related to flood risk management. The project falls under the industry categories of construction work, engineering services, and environmental services, and is specifically targeted at the UKC region, encompassing Durham, UK. The project involved a direct award to Northumbrian Water Group Limited due to exclusive intellectual property rights held by the supplier. This procurement is at the award stage, with a contract period set to commence on 1st October 2025 and conclude on 30th September 2036, offering a substantial budget with a gross amount of £24,000,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, engineering, and environmental services. The focus on flood risk management and mitigation offers prospects for firms experienced in developing sustainable infrastructure solutions. While the direct procurement method means the contract was awarded to Northumbrian Water due to their unique position, opportunities may arise for subcontractors or complementary service providers to engage with the project through collaboration or partnership models. Businesses with expertise in integrated drainage solutions, environmental impact assessments, or related areas could find potential growth avenues by aligning with the core project goals and leveraging their specialised skills.

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Notice Title

NIDP-DCC Project Studies and Schemes

Notice Description

Northumbrian Integrated Drainage Partnership- is a partnership with Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFA'S), Environment Agency (EA) and Northumbrian Water (NW), whereby catchment flood risk is investigated, modelled and mitigation measures designed, with a view of business cases being developed and approved in order to draw down funding to deliver these projects. DCC as LLFA is eligible to draw down this grant funding from EA and NW project manage these studies and schemes. The funding drawn down is paid to NW for the project management and delivery of the projects. This is a partnership whereby it is 50:50 shared between DCC and NW. The funding element of DCC is fully funded from grant draw downs.

Procurement Information

Direct Award in line with Schedule 5 Section 5a of the PA23 with a single supplier having intellectual property of exclusive rights only, that the supplier can supply the goods or provide the works or services required. In this instance NWL who exclusively own the sewer network across Durham linked to the funding works outlined.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05975f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055296-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Guy Aynsley
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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